December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) runs for a gain against Utah State Aggies cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (36) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Johnathan Boone (13) celebrates after making a catch against Utah State Aggies safety Gaje Ferguson (23) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Christian Gibson (25) celebrates after the team scored a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; A New Mexico State Aggies cheerleader performs before the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; A general view of the stadium shows the New Mexico State Aggies crowd on the left during their game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) looks for a hole to run through against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) throws a pass against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies cheerleaders perform during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) drops back to pass against Utah State Aggies cornerback Jalen Davis (13 during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; A New Mexico State Aggies cheerleader performs before the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Striking the Wonder Dog retrieves the kickoff tee during a game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) braces for a tackle by Utah State Aggies safety Gaje Ferguson (23) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Jason Huntley (1) is tackled by Utah State Aggies safety Gaje Ferguson (23) and Utah State Aggies nose tackle Christopher 'Unga (96) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Tyler Rogers (17) throws a pass against Utah State Aggies linebacker Maika Magalei (39) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies punter Peyton Theisler (16) punts against teh Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies linebacker Leon McQuaker (41) tackles Utah State Aggies wide receiver Aaren Vaughns (83) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) stands on the field during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) gestures toward the sideline during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) is tackled by Utah State Aggies nose tackle Gasetoto Schuster (56) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies offensive lineman Jamin Smith (74) lines up for a snap against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Shamad Lomax (22) tackles Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Malik Demby (11) and New Mexico State Aggies defensive lineman Stody Bradley (9) celebrate after a play during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive lineman DeShawnte Lloyd (94) celebrates after the team makes a stop on third down against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose III (3) runs for a gain against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) stiff arms New Mexico State Aggies defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) tries to tackle Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) stiff arms New Mexico State Aggies defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies linebacker Terrill Hanks (2) tackles Utah State Aggies wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Ron LaForce (23) defends Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies head coach Doug Martin looks on during his team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net

December 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; New Mexico State Aggies fans cheer during the team's game against the Utah State Aggies during the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Sam Wasson/bleedCrimson.net